Providing first aid basics is critical in the event of workplace accidents but the little stuff is what adds up, and fast. U.S companies lose more than $61 billion in employee time from simple headaches and pains each year. The cost to supply medication to relieve such discomfort is pennies a day.

Most companies stock industrial pack versions of over-the-counter medications for pain and other routine ailments. Most first aid cabinets typically stock these OTC medications:

● A range of pain medications including ibuprofen and acetaminophen

● Back pain relievers

● Allergy medications

● Cold and flu remedies

● Upset stomach and heartburn medicines

Different workplaces have different needs. The types of potential injuries at a food processing facility, for example, aren’t the same as the ones found in a busy customer call center. In addition to the OSHA required minimums, companies often carry a range of first aid supplies to meet local and state regulations or items specific to an industry. Other commonly stocked items include:

● Blue metallic waterproof adhesive bandages for food service (mandated by the FDA)

● Waterproof adhesive bandages that can be worn under gloves

● Knuckle adhesive bandages

● Eye wash and eye wash stations

● Splinter removers

● Hand sanitizer

HART Health provides all of them – basic and specialized industrial first-aid supplies designed for the workplace. The regulations and first-aid supply requirements for some specialized industries are more involved. The specific industries identified by OSHA are:

HART Health prides itself on designing the highest quality industrial first aid products, bulk first aid supplies, and medications in the industry. Regardless of the type of workplace, first-aid supplies and over-the-counter medications are only useful if they are in stock and easy to find.